Overview
Are you passionate about working with and inspiring children through fun activities? Do you want to make a significant and meaningful impact in the lives of children every day? Essex Professional Coaching is seeking a dedicated and energetic individual to join our team as a Play & Activity Leader. Your role will be to create a fun and enriching environment for children at our wraparound clubs.
As a Wraparound Play and Activity Leader, you will be responsible for supervising and engaging children at one of our Ofsted registered provisions in the Colchester area: Earls Colne Primary, CO6 2RH. You will report directly to the settings lead.
Responsibilities
* Assist the settings lead with planning, preparing and delivering fun play opportunities within a safe and caring environment.
* Work within the club’s policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding and wellbeing of the children at all times.
* Facilitate good communication with all members of the organisation, parents, schools, childcare and play-related agencies, and most importantly the children.
Benefits
* FREE childcare services throughout the year (children aged 4 - 12)
* Access to training opportunities and Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
* Provided uniform
* Paid for social events by the company
* Employee assistance programme
* Flexibility in your role to work around your commitments
* Being at the heart of our recruitment process
Requirements
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
* Enthusiastic, passionate and caring personality
* Ability to manage and support a group of children with varying needs and behaviours
* Knowledge of Ofsted requirements, principles and practices (desirable)
* Previous experience working in childcare or nursery settings (desirable)
Interview Stages
1. Telephone Interview – to discuss the role and get to know you in more detail
2. Trial session – if successful in stage 1, attend a morning or afternoon slot at one of our wraparound provisions to support the day’s activities
Successful applicants will then be offered a job via telephone, followed by email confirmation and a full induction.
Working Hours
Hours are flexible and can be built around the needs of the individual. Club times include:
* Breakfast Club: 7:30am – 9:00am
* Afterschool Club: 3:00pm – 5:15pm
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